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New York State Hospitality &
Tourism Association's
Legislative Receptions
Every year, NYSH&TA co-sponsors Legislative Receptions where tourism
partners and state legislators come together to discuss local and
statewide industry issues. Held in various locations throughout
the state, these receptions offer tourism executives the unique
opportunity to meet their state legislators and convey to them the
importance of tourism funding and marketing.
Upcoming Fall 2008 Legislative Receptions
Rochester Legislative Reception
November 20, 2008
R.I.T. Inn & Conference Center
5257 W Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467
Phone: (585)359-1800
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Town Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reception
Click Here for the informational brochure for attendees.
Click Here for the informational brochure for legislators.
Cooperstown Legislative Reception
November 20, 2008
The Otesaga Hotel
60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: (607)547-9931
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Town Meeting
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reception
Click Here for the informational brochure for attendees.
Click Here for the informational brochure for legislators.
Lake Placid Legislative Reception
December 3, 2008
The Lake Placid Lodge
Whiteface Inn Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Phone: (518)523-2700
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Reception
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Reception
Click Here for the informational brochure for attendees.
Click Here for the informational brochure for legislators.
For more information on upcoming legislative receptions, contact Nancy Sykes, Executive Assistant, at (800)642-5313 ext. 106.
Successful legislative receptions were held at six locations during the 2007-2008 season, with a total attendance of over 650. The receptions were held in the following locations.
Long Island - Hilton Long Island/Huntington, October 3, 2007
 Long
Island Tourism professionals and legislators gathered to discuss key issues affecting the Long Island tourism
industry. (Left to right) Moke McGowan, President of the Long
Island CVB and Sports Commission, John Tsunis, NYSH&TA Board of Directors member and President of Long
Island Hotels, Assemblymember Steven Englebright, Chairman of the Assembly Tourism Committee,
and Elizabeth Nostrand, Representative of Assemblymember Englebright's staff.
Buffalo - HSBC Arena - Harbour Club 100 Level, October 26, 2007
 Senator
Mary Lou Rath, Chairman of the Senate Tourism Committee, speaking, addresses
attendees during the Buffalo Reception.
Lake Placid - Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, November 2, 2007
 Senator
Elizabeth Little addressed attendees at the Lake Placid reception. To the left
is co-sponsor of the reception, James McKenna, President of the Lake Placid CVB.
Catskill - Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, November 29, 2007
 (Left to right) Rick Remsnyder, Director of Ulster County Tourism; Daniela Marino, Director of the Greene County Tourism Department; and Daniel Murphy, President of NYSH&TA, discuss issues important to the Catskills region.
Syracuse - Doubletree Hotel Syracuse, February 8, 2008

David Holder, left, President of the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau, and reception partner, and Doug Snavely, General Manager of the Doubletree Hotel Syracuse attended the Syracuse Reception.
Niagara Falls - The Conference Center Niagara Falls, February 29, 2008
 Carol Ash, center, Commissioner of the New York State Offices Parks and Recreation addressed attendees at the Niagara Falls legislative reception.
Thank you to our Legislative Reception partners:
Long Island CVB & Sports Commission
Long Island Hotel & Lodging Association
Western New York Hotel & Motel Association
Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lake Placid/Essex County CVB
Catskill Association for Tourism Services
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Greene County Tourism Department
Ulster County Tourism
Sullivan County Visitors Association
Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Syracuse Hospitality & Tourism
Niagara Tourism Convention Corporation
Niagara Falls Hotel & Motel Association
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